executive project officer

South Australia Police

Job reference: 696682

Location: ADELAIDE

Job status: Long Term Contract

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Term, full-time vacancy up to 6/10/2027

The Executive Project Officer provides high level, project related administrative duties to assist the efficiency and effectiveness of Physical Assets Services Branch (PASB) executive including the Director, Infrastructure & Assets, and Project Director, supporting the delivery of significant complex capital projects for new SAPOL infrastructure. The role will provide timely, accurate and pro-active advice and support on a broad range of issues and priorities including the preparation of project related reports and correspondence, executive officer duties for standing meetings, research and data collection. The role will be responsible for minor projects linked to developing or implementing new initiatives, improving efficiency and effectiveness of systems, processes and or practices associated with capital project delivery across the Branch more broadly.

Physical Assets Service Branch provides physical asset management across SAPOL's statewide portfolio with expertise organised under the following Units within the Branch, across multiple workplace sites in metropolitan Adelaide:

• Facilities Management Unit - Provides strategic asset planning and advice regarding strategy and policy development directed at maximising SAPOL's major asset categories.
• Capital Works Unit - Responsibility for project delivery co-ordination (including project reporting), scheduling and management of the Minor / Major works program.
• Major Projects Unit –Major project delivery of significant capital projects for SAPOL
• Strategic Infrastructure Unit – Portfolio strategy for SAPOL operational and corporate facilities
• Strategic Operations: Fleet and Property Stores, responsible for the SAPOL operational and administrative fleet, and evidence stores/ property warehouse operations
• Contracts, Impound & Armoury Unit – managing SAPOL's Asset related contracts, the statewide Armoury function and metropolitan and regional Impound yards.
• Business Management responsible for budget management and reporting, HR, training and central administrative coordination, audit, and central processing for branch invoices.

A 'one team' mindset is driven by leadership at all levels, is focused on achieving our Vision and Key Strategy and allows us to realise the full potential of our workforce and ensures service excellence. To achieve this, members adopt a problem solving, responsive and informative approach

Special Conditions

• The incumbent must hold a current Australian work eligibility status and will be subject to a criminal history check.
• The incumbent may be assigned to other duties at this remuneration level or equivalent.
• Some out of hours work and intra/interstate travel may be required.
• The incumbent is required to participate in SAPOL's iEngage program.

Salary

ASO4 - $76,561 - $80,256 per annum.

Enquiries

Karen Kochergen

Application Instructions

All applications must be submitted online.

Applicants must submit a covering letter (two pages) addressing the essential minimum requirements of the role outlined in the Position Information Document, a current resume and the contact information of three referees including your current line manager.

Applicants external to SAPOL must complete an RF2099 Pre-Employment Declaration Form and submit this with their application.

South Australia Police is dedicated to strengthening trust and collaboration with First Nations communities in South Australia as we shape a culturally responsive and inclusive workplace for First Nations employees.

Our vision is to create safer communities by strengthening the bonds of mutual respect, understanding, and partnerships between police and First Nations peoples. By deepening our appreciation and understanding of First Nations cultures and acknowledging the past, we are committed to focusing on the present and moving forward together into the future.

To strengthen our workforce, South Australia Police encourage applications from First Nations peoples.

South Australia Police is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and people with disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

The South Australian public sector supports flexible ways of working including part-time working arrangements wherever reasonably possible. The sector is diverse and desires to increase in diversity and to create opportunities for more South Australians.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.

Applications close: 19/09/2025 5:00 PM